Education for recent arrivals

New to Oxfordshire? Learn about your rights to learning, places and ways to learn, and where to get support.

Take action: Visit our Education, Employment and Training (EET) hub to find out what you need to know about learning in Oxfordshire. 

Your right to learning

Education is free to all young people aged under 18. 

If you are living in Oxfordshire, you can apply for a school place on the Oxfordshire County Council website. 

If you are living outside of Oxfordshire, you should contact your local authority. 

Instant expert: Find out what you need to know if you are moving to Oxfordshire with school-aged children.

Places you can learn

Most young people study at school until age 16. But there are other ways of learning.

Once you turn 16 you have choices on where you can study. 

Your options at age 16 include: 

• Getting an apprenticeship
• Going to college
• Studying A-levels
• Studying T-Levels 

Take action: If you are aged 16+ and out of learning or training, you can ask for support from the Oxfordshire Education, Employment and Training Team. 

Support is available 

If you are looking for support with finding a place in learning or training, good places to start include:

• Citizens Advice - free, confidential, and impartial advice
• National Careers Service - careers information, advice and guidance
• Jobcentre Plus - support with finding employment and opportunities 

Good to know: You can also contact your local Further Education colleges to find out what they have to offer.